ROYAL Berkshire Hospital’s intensive care unit has been commended for its work over the last year at the national Intensive Care Awards.
The ICU team took home the Trust of the Year award at the event in recognition of their hard work treating the sickest patients at their toughest times.
It is also in recognition of the work the team has done to become an accredited university department of critical care medicine with Reading University.
The accreditation marks excellence in clinical outcomes, research, and education, and will provide the unit with additional support to continue this work.
Helen McCarthy, the ICU sister who nominated them, said: “It has been an immensely challenging few years.
“I’m humbled every time I walk onto the unit, at the dedication shown by every single member of the team caring for our patients.
“From housekeeping to consultants– they all put patient care front and centre.”
Lead ICU nurses Rachel Crisford and Nicola Davies said: “We’re absolutely delighted to win these awards.
“It’s privilege to work and lead our team in ICU– each and every day their dedication and passion shines through.”
The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust also won in the Team Support category.
This was awarded to the ICU’s health and wellbeing team for their work to make sure that staff feel supported, valued and able to develop in their careers.
Janet Lippett, acting chief executive at Royal Berkshire Hospital, said: “These awards are so well-deserved because they recognise what we know to be true.
“I know how hard all our staff across the Trust work, and how dedicated to patients they are, including the ICU Team.
“It is a reflection of the exceptional work that happens in our ICU and I couldn’t be more proud.”
